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XX Speedway in California, MO Was bursting at the seams last night. Biggest crowd in history and a huge car count. I got there at 6 o'clock and saw full grandstands, full lawn seating, and 300 or so more people lined up to get in.
The speedway has been renamed "JESSE HOCKETT'S XX SPEEDWAY"...Very fitting...he owned that place anytime he showed up.
Jesse's dad jack demanded that the night be a night of celebration, not mourning.
Damn near every sprinter there had a #77 sticker somewhere.
Randy Martin was given the honor of driving Jesse's #77 for the evening and he was spectacular regardless of what the results show.
Adam Jones, a 22 year old Missouri boy (who has a very similar physical appearance to the Rocket) got his first career sprint car win in a custom built JEI chassis he purchased from the Hockett team over the winter.
The night was beautiful. A very fitting tribute to the man, the legend, the superstar, the fan faveorite and the all around great guy who is Jesse Hockett!!!!
R.I.P. man. Never to be forgotten.
Love you guys....
Glad to meet you T-Bird.
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